Meaning of the word "be/go at it hammer and tongs" in English

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be/go at it hammer and tongs

US /biːt əˈraʊnd ðə bʊʃ/
UK /biː/ɡəʊ æt ɪt ˈhæm.ər ænd tɒŋz/
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Idiom

to argue or fight with a lot of energy and noise

Example:
They were at it hammer and tongs over who should pay the bill.
The two teams went at it hammer and tongs for the entire game.